The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-10-25
THROUGH DIXIE.
A Lady Supposed to be Murdered
Turns Up.
A MODEL WILKINSON MAN.
GEORGIA.


From The brunswick, Ga Appeal.
Officer Leavy has shown us queer but ter
rible weapon which he took from sailor some
time since. The man was under arrest, and
walking by tie officers side, who presently
observed him put his hand into his pocket and
commence drawing something therefrom.
This was too much for Leayy and presenting
his pistol, ordered his prisoner to throw
brought to light lump of lead
nearly as large as an egg around which
was knitted a network Of twine in true sailor
style and to which was attached a loop about
two feet In length of large cord. This loop is
put around the wrist, and grasping the cord in
the hand, but slight swing is necessary to
| bring the lead upon thelhead Of the victim with
terrible force. Had the fellow succeeded in
| catching Mr.. Leavy one moment off his guard,
! that leaden messenger might have ended his
| usefulness speedily.
! From the Dublin, Gin, Gazette.
| Mr. w. II. Daniel, well known citizen of
| wilkinson county, who lives near tho Oconee
river, is now 81 years old, has ~ full fledged
boys and four daughters. lie says he never
had fever in his life, never took a dose of
medicine and never had the backache and can
do more hard work than any man in the dis
trict. lie gets up al o'clock in the morning.
never fails to put in 10 hours of good, lively
work every day, eats three good, square meals
day and does not drink coffee, tea any
thing stimulating. He relies upon the laws Of
nature for good health and he expects TO live
to be 100 years old
From the Iumpllin, Ga, Independent
A petition Of more than forty names on it
was presented to the ordinary last Wednesday,
praying for him 10 order an election on the sale
OF whisky in this county. The petition was
considered, granted, filed in Office and the order
for the election handed in for publication in
the independent. But for reasons best known
to those who presented it, the petition has been
withdrawn and held for future action.
Thursday about l2 O'Clock, William b. Johnson
died Mr., johnson has been in feeble health for
many months, and his death was not unexpected
dny OF two since he began sinking and his death
was as painless as falling to sleep. Mr., Johnson's
life is an illustration Of what can accomplish
b. close economy and strict attention TO business
lie was born near Dennis Station, Putnam county
in November, 1903, and from his youth upward
eyinced fondness for mechanics, for which he
had fine turn. When young man he went to
New York aud served as an apprentice to Benedict
81 Company, Watchmakers, and Gfer q years
work in 1882, he returned 20 Georgia ana set
up IN the jewelry business in Macon the
corner Of Mulberry and second streets, where the
Macon Telegraph building now stands He fol-
lowed his trade until 1851 when he had accumu-
lated snug competency, aud then he married the
daughter Of the late Judge Tracy ana went TO Eu-
rope, where he spent five years, one Of which he
resided In Paris. While there he purchased at the
great art centers, one of the finest collections of
painting and stauay that Is to be found in the south
on his return he built the magnificent mansion
whore he has since resided
He retired from business and devoted the remain
der ot his life, up to the breaking out of the war; to
dealing In stocks and bonds. When'the treasury of
the southern c}niedcrcj established q depos
tory in Macon Mr.. johnson appointed
the premier in control Of its operations. At one
time there 81 800 600 in gold under the protec-
ton of this institution. This depository took the
highest rank OF any similar office outside of Rich
mond The Macon depository counted in and took up
| al5000000 in seven days, in the month of Febni-
aIy. 1901 during the funding Of the first issue Of
| confederate notes.
During his earlier life he purchased large tracts of
land in different parts of the state, great deal
4 of which only cost him small sum, and which he
atterWatqs sold Tor big proceeds, turning pretty
! penny He always reserved a halt interest in any
mineral wealth that might be discovered on
not been In active business He was
long director Of the Central railroad and served
| term as rs president He was president of the
Cotton state life Insurance company ana OF
the lessees Of the state road. lie was u oCtCr in
the Athens Southern Mutual Fire Insurance com
pany, IN the Macon ice works, and in the Macon
Gas Light and Water company at the time of his
Ills painting and stntuary are worth from $4,000
TO 10000 and his entire estate is estimated at
s5oo0@ He leaves wife ar two daughters, one
the wife of Mr. G. W j, nCan and the ether IN
married ], c time ofthe funeral has not yet been
determined
Mr. Asa Thompson, an old citizen of Macon died
little after three O'Clock. He about 76 years of
age, and owned one Of the finest farms in Bib
country, located few miles from Macon, on the
Houston road.
NNSTlU Hollis arrested on SunuaN,ncar How
ard, a negro named Gus Williams, who is
charged with rape. The offense was commit
ted two weeks ago, the arrest was made by Mr..
j. NJ. Layiicld, but tho negro succeeded in
making his escape. On Sunday evening the
negro appeared near the home of MIR. Hollis
and lie attempted TO arrest him. The negro
made for freedom, when Mr.. Hollis fred upon
him twice with gun loaded with buckshot,
Missing his mark, and the negro still retreating,
Mr.. Hollis threw down his gym and took after
him for fair foot race. Attor n heated chase
OF two miles he outrum tho criminal and sue
cecded in making the arrest, although the
negro had in his possession ut the time of the
arrest loaded gun, but made no attempt TO
discharge IL for fear of death to himself Tho
prisoner was diSarmod, carried to Howard,
where he was securely tied and brought to
Butler. George Williams is desperate char
aoter, there being a true bill against him in
UpS0n county.
Tuesday night, near Fort Gaines about 7
O clock Anderson Carter murdered hiSwile both
coored. The alleged cause is iniidelity. They
had not lived together for some time. Ander-
SON has latOly been using his utmost endeavorS
10 persuade Mary 10 return 20 Kim, hut was un-
successful lie stealthily approached n win
dow 10y which his wife was sitting. and LITERAL
~ blew off the upper portion of her head with
the contents ola shot gun The murderer was
arrested and is now lodged in jail The ne
groes are strongly in favor of lynching him.
During court at Canton little disturbance
win "trod ON the toes of John Long, who thore-
upon "a.lled' Erwin over the eye With his first, a
true Hill ot ind ctnent was found against Long and
he was tried and found guilty ofGn assault The
judge fined him $40 or sixty days In the chainyaug
The fine and cost amounted 10 500 His lawyer
made "A motion for Il new trial.
luaSnuch as this was Nh longs first case in
court, and he had always borne n good reputation
the officers Of hc court prolered to give their COST
in the hope that hewould pay ont and save to him
self wife and children, the disgrace Of going to the
] Changing for 60 days, But Notwithstanding their
! very generous ontr and the persuaSions and en-
treaties Of his friends he refused ray the balance
/ OF So, although he amply able to DO SO, be-
cause. as he said. there were two witnesses whom
he did not want 10 get any Of his money, and, just
to spite them, he would 80 TO the Changing.
On Wednesday distressing accident oc-
cured miles west Of town. Mr.. Ross Hut
and his wife had gone 70 the field to pick cot
! ton, and his children went over 10 Welborn
Wileys, who lives close by. 10 play with
! Wiley S children. They were all engaged in
cracking hickory nuts around the fire, when
Huff's little boy got too close 10 the fire and
his clothing caught, None Of them were large
enough TO put it out, and it burned on until
the child's screams brought the mother to the